**Salsa Green Beans: A Refreshing and Zesty Side Dish**
Salsa verde, a vibrant and flavorful sauce made from fresh herbs, capers, and anchovies, is the inspiration behind this delightful recipe for salsa green beans. This dish is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, featuring crisp green beans tossed in a zesty salsa verde dressing. The recipe offers two variations: a classic salsa verde and a roasted tomato salsa verde. Both versions provide a unique twist to the traditional green bean preparation, making it a refreshing and versatile side dish perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer the bold flavors of capers and anchovies or the smoky sweetness of roasted tomatoes, this recipe has something for everyone. The salsa verde adds a tangy and herbaceous dimension to the green beans, elevating them from a simple vegetable to a culinary masterpiece.
SUMMER TACOS WITH CORN, GREEN BEANS AND TOMATILLO SALSA
Another way to use the versatile green bean in summer cooking. Cut into one-inch lengths and add to a mix of corn, chiles and green tomatillo salsa. Green beans are such a reliable and versatile summer vegetable. I serve them on their own, of course, but I also throw them into various pasta dishes and salads, and here I've used them in a taco filling. Cook the beans first, just until tender, then cut them into one-inch lengths and add to this sweet and spicy mix of corn, chiles and green tomatillo salsa.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, tacos, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan full of water to a boil and salt generously. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and cut in 1-inch lengths.
- Cut the kernels off corncobs. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the corn and chile, and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until corn is tender. Stir in green beans and cilantro, and about 1/4 cup of the salsa (more to taste). Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Top warm tortillas with corn and bean mix. Sprinkle cheese over the corn and add more salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 613 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TACOS WITH GREEN BEANS, CHILES AND TOMATILLO SALSA
This filling works in tacos or on its own as a delicious summer salad. This is another summer taco filling that can also stand alone as a delicious salad.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, main course
Time 30m
Yield 10 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Steam the green beans or blanch in salted boiling water for 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Cut into 3/4-inch lengths. Toss with the chiles, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, salt, pepper, cheese, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil and salsa. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Toss with the beans.
- Heat the tortillas: wrap in a kitchen towel and place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot and steam 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes without uncovering. Top with a spoonful of the bean salad, garnish with a handful of shredded cabbage if desired, fold the tortilla over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
SALSA GREEN BEANS
This simple treatment is a wonderful way of dressing up green beans. Maybe the reason I really enjoy this vegetable is because Mom has been fixing it this way since I was a little girl.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cover beans with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Drain beans. Add the tomatoes, salsa, garlic, salt and onions; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
RED SNAPPER WITH OLIVE SALSA AND GREEN BEANS
A Rachael Ray recipe. She suggests using the good quality, large green olives, often found in the deli section of the grocery store. I would suggest serving this meal with a green salad and rice.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the salsa ingredients in a small bowl and allow the flavors to combine until ready to serve.
- Preheat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet to high heat. Drizzle the red snapper fillets with olive oil. Combine all the spices into a small bowl and run fht fish with the mixture. Place fish on the hot pan skin-side down. After about 3 minutes, turn and cook the fish 3 to 4 minutes longer.
- Cook green beans in 1 inch of boiling, salted water, covered, for 4-5 minutes, then drain. They should be bright green and still crisp. Return pan to heat and toss beans with oil and butter. Season with a little salt, transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the toasted almonds.
- To serve, put the green beans alonsdie the spiced snapper topeed with a generous serving of salsa.
Tips:
- Choose tender, young green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the green beans by snapping off the ends. You can also use a sharp knife to cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture.
- For the salsa, use fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. You can adjust the amount of jalapeños to taste, depending on how spicy you like your salsa.
- If you don't have access to fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro instead. However, fresh cilantro will give the salsa a much brighter flavor.
- Serve the salsa immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Salsa green beans is a delicious, refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The spicy salsa pairs perfectly with the tender, crisp green beans, and the combination of flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give salsa green beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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